Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2013 Hyandai Elantra Sedan w/ Rear Spoiler

Question:

Looking for a Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2013 Hyandai Elantra Sedan w rear spoiler. What systems would you recommend?

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

To see the various trunk mount bike racks that have been determined to be a fit for your 2013 Hyundai Elantra, click the provided link. Of the various choices, I would recommend the Thule OutWay, part # T45JV for a 2-bike model or # TH56BV for the 3-bike version. Without a doubt, the OutWay is the easiest-to-use trunk mounted rack we offer, which is why it is so highly rated by our customers.

The OutWay uses only 2 rubber coated straps instead of the 4-6 of other carriers. This arrangement allows the rack to be installed or removed very quickly. Both racks can be locked to the vehicle, and feature an integrated cable lock to secure the bikes to the rack.

All the Thule racks are considered to be a fit for your Elantra Sedan as long as the spoiler you mention was a factory option, not one installed aftermarket.

To carry women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.

I have linked you to a video showing the OutWay for you to look at.

expert reply by: Mike L